CareerPlan

Sr. Data Scientist, Assay Development

Palo Alto, CAFull-time2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Design studies and analyze data to evaluate assay performance, inform product decisions, and support regulatory submissions for early cancer detection blood tests.

Role type

Senior Data Scientist (Assay Development & Regulatory Diagnostics)

Builds

Laboratory-developed tests (LDT) and In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) products for cancer detection

Domain

Diagnostics / Oncology / Genomics

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Statistical foundations (hypothesis testing, equivalence testing, variance components), Regulated diagnostics experience (IVD/LDT), Study design, Python/R, Design of Experiments, Root cause analysis

Preferred skills

Production monitoring, Assay transfer, NGS-based assays, FDA design controls

Technologies

Python, R

Responsibilities

Design studies and analyze data to evaluate assay performance, Develop statistical methods for production monitoring, Assess impact of changes and design bridging studies, Support verification and transfer to production, Support regulatory submissions, Lead data analysis for troubleshooting and investigations

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC